Conformity Flashcards
1
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what are the three types of conformity
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compliance, internalisation, identification
2
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what is compliance
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- publically agree but privately disagree
- go along with the group for approval
3
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what is internalisation
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- genuine acceptance of the group norms
- publically and privately agree
4
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what is identification
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- conforms to the expectations of a social role to fit in
5
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what is normative social influence
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- giving in to group pressure because a person wants to fit in with the group
6
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what is informational social influence
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- lacks knowledge so looks to the group for guidance
7
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what are the explanations for conformity
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normative social influence and informational social influence
8
Q
what key study supports normative social influence
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Asch’s line study
9
Q
what key study supports informational social influences
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witten brick and henley
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